TravelPod Member ReviewsPullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa

“ Kids loved the waterfalls ”

Reviewed Jun 18, 2012

by lhordern (5 reviews) , Australia

We enjoyed staying at Sea Temple, but found it a bit of a walk for the kids to get to the beach swimming area (we thought we could just swim at the beach in front of the resort). The kids spent most of the time at the resort pool, playing under the waterfall.

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